The FBI is investigating a massive data breach involving 153 million driver's licenses from the United States and Canada, which have appeared on a Russian cybercrime forum. The leaked information includes sensitive personal details and is suspected to have originated from an ID-authentication service provider.
Among the compromised data is the driver's license of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, underscoring the high-profile nature of this breach. The exposure of such a large volume of personally identifiable information raises significant concerns about identity theft, fraud, and potential national security risks. Authorities are working to determine the full scope of the breach and identify the responsible parties.
153 Million Driver's Licenses, Including Pentagon Chief's, Leaked Online
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